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Germany asking Pentagon whether Eurofighter can be certified for nuclear role

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Reuters reports that the German defense ministry asked the Pentagon in April on the possibility of certifying the Eurofighter to carry nuclear bombs.

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Anonymous sources said Berlin would also like to find out how long is the certification process and the cost involved.

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